UK updates Mexico travel advice: non-essential travel restrictions in multiple states
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Mexico, advising against all but essential travel to parts of Baja California, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima, Guerrero, and Chiapas, with specific exceptions listed.
Impact and considerations
Several Mexican states have security risks; business travelers should be aware of specific restricted areas and avoid high-risk regions.
Key points
- The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Baja California, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima, Guerrero, and Chiapas.
- Exceptions include cities like Tijuana airport, Chihuahua city, and certain toll roads.
- Travel insurance may be invalidated if traveling against advice.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 16 Jul 2026, 23:08
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:17
- Last updated
- 16 Jul 2026, 23:08
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Mexico travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 16 Jul 2026, 23:08